power windows common problem fix - Page 2

rebornafordman · 04-03-2006, 11:00 PM

i just spent a bucket load on windows. paid $130 for a second hand motor on one. got air con fixed too. got a bill for $770 from my local repco approved repairer. Car was back in a week later with both windows buggered again. Thank the lord for warranty work!

peach33 · 02-09-2006, 01:48 AM

c_royce,
just ha dthe sam eissue on my NL sitting at the drive thru, put the window down and nextr thing 'crack' just opened her up and the cable is all over the shot... You get any quick fixes from your post..?
Cheers, 'Peach'

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Originally Posted by c_royce

Hey all,

I was driving my brother's 95 'mont last night, had to wind the window halfway down, and when I tried to wind it up, it jammed and I heard a snapping sound.

So today I pulled off the door inner, and found that the wire has come loose from wherever it's attached to the window. It's a pain to get anything done inside there, and I figured this seemed to be a common problem (the jamming at least) so I hope you guys have some cheap advice.

efgiar · 02-09-2006, 11:34 AM

if u snap a cable theres not much u can do. at calder a few weeks back my window wouldnt go up, and u cant race with ur window down, and again, stupid dry solder join *STAB* i just jammed a screwdriver in there to get it up and left it up the whole night, was one of the only ones i didnt do last time too lol

Dezza · 02-09-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

Well, my right rear window died AGAIN yesterday. The gear is spinning on the shaft again. A few months back, I had a pin put into the gear but that has obviously snapped. I'm fed up with my windows and I must admit, my car is annoying the hell out of me at the moment. I think that window has had it. Money is very tight at the moment, so when funds permit, I will replace the whole motor.

Well, since then I replaced that motor and regulator and it hasn't had a problem. Also the car isn't annoying me anymore. There was a stage where everything seemed to break, but it's all good now.

niko · 02-09-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wheels_au

I own an ED fairmont, my switches are ok, but I think that the motors and the cables are buggered on my back two.....? is that a common problem? as they go down but not up, they kinda jam?

without frequent use they die

Quasi · 02-09-2006, 07:11 PM

Yeah, my front passenger has an issue, and for a while my front driver also. I've been going to pull it apart and give it a clen, so I'll follow your suggestion. Thanks for that.

Kryton · 02-09-2006, 07:16 PM

both my cars have electric windows that dont work.....and i still havent been bothered even pulling the door trim off let alone anything else.

peach33 · 04-09-2006, 02:02 PM

efgiar - unbelievable the cable didn't brake it was the $2 plastic peice that holds the cable in!! Big problem was not knowing this and trying to put the window up.....the cables have now gone hay wire and bound up inside the housing..took it off and realised it's another 'non serviceable' item that needs completely replacing. worst case is being in WA have to wait a week for a new unit..sometimes i think WA means Wait Awhile..!!! At least i know i'll have another 10 years of up & down to not worry about (hopefully)

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Originally Posted by efgiar

if u snap a cable theres not much u can do. at calder a few weeks back my window wouldnt go up, and u cant race with ur window down, and again, stupid dry solder join *STAB* i just jammed a screwdriver in there to get it up and left it up the whole night, was one of the only ones i didnt do last time too lol